"We have never had that many perfect games in one night," said Jimmy Plessinger of Suburban Bowlerama. "It was an incredible night. In the second game of the evening, we had three bowlers working on perfect games, and they all came through. There was definitely a lot of celebrating."

Sprenkle recorded his seventh career 300 game en route to an 813 series, which tied his all-time high. He put together games of 277, 300 and 236.

"I was thinking more about getting an 800 series than a 300 game," he admitted. "After 11 strikes in a row, I reminded myself to slow down. And, it turned out to be a solid shot."

One lane to the right of Sprenkle, Emes was working on her fifth career perfect game.

"I was nervous and a little shaky before rolling the final ball. I changed my routine and purposefully slowed down. I just trusted my muscle memory on that last shot," said Emes, who finished with a 791 series.

Moments later, Starliper notched his first career 300 game. "I really didn't think I would get the perfect game," he said. "I have been snake-bitten lately, and I figured it was time to leave an eight-pin."

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Despite his nervousness, Starliper delivered a shot that scattered all 10 pins. After celebrating, Starliper said it took a while for the 300 game to sink in.

In the final game of the evening, Travis Bathurst registered his seventh career perfect game. After rolling the second strike in the 10th frame, he said, he believed he had a good chance for a perfect finish.

"I've had nine strikes in a row a number of times in the past few months, but I haven't been able to strike out in the 10th," he said. "I was, however, much more confident this time."

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Bathurst's 300 game put the finishing touch on a memorable night at Suburban Bowlerama.

"It was exciting to be part of something so special," said Bathurst. "Four perfect games in one night shows how many good bowlers there are in the Jackie B's League. It's one of the best leagues in the county."